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Tranquility [poem by Miss C. Marjorie Wilcox, 8 November 1934]

11 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem, by Marjorie Wilcox, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Swan Express (Midland Junction, WA), 8 November 1934.] Tranquility In commemoration of Armistice Day, November 11, 1934. (“Wherefore, O King, let my … [Read more...] about Tranquility [poem by Miss C. Marjorie Wilcox, 8 November 1934]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Armistice Day, Marjorie Wilcox (author), non-rhyming poem, poem, Remembrance Day, SourceTrove, year1934

Remembrance Day 1934 [poem by Calluna, 10 November 1934]

11 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem, by Calluna, was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 10 November 1934.] Remembrance Day 1934. Weary were they with the miles of their marching By forest and flood, in desert and snow, With Death at their elbows, or freezing or … [Read more...] about Remembrance Day 1934 [poem by Calluna, 10 November 1934]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Armistice Day, poem, Remembrance Day, Remembrance Day poetry, SourceTrove, year1934

Beersheba [by Cyril Smith, 1 November 1934]

31 October 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by Captain Cyril Smith, of the Australian Light Horse, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in The Western Mail (Perth, WA), 1 November 1934.] Beersheba. (By Captain Cyril … [Read more...] about Beersheba [by Cyril Smith, 1 November 1934]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Battle of Beersheba (1917), Light Horsemen, SourceTrove, World War One (1914-1918), year1934

Today’s yesterdays: Captain Cook takes possession [22 August 1934]

17 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 August 1934.] Today’s yesterdays Captain Cook takes possession “I now once More hoisted English Colours, and in the Name of His Majesty King George the Third I took possession of the whole Eastern … [Read more...] about Today’s yesterdays: Captain Cook takes possession [22 August 1934]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: James Cook (1728-1779) (subject), SourceTrove, year1934

The Kelly Gang [letter from J. J. Kenneally, 13 January 1934]

29 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This letter from James Jerome Kenneally was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 January 1934.] The Kelly Gang. In “The Age” of Tuesday your Sydney special representative states that a movie maker, is shooting scenes in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales … [Read more...] about The Kelly Gang [letter from J. J. Kenneally, 13 January 1934]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: James Jerome Kenneally (author) (1871-1949), Kelly Gang, SourceTrove, year1934

A poet comes to judgment: Dryblower’s candidature (Mr. E. Greenslade Murphy) [by E. L. Handcock, 7 September 1934]

7 October 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by E. L. Handcock is about the Senate candidature of “Dryblower” Murphy. Published in The Bunbury Monitor (Bunbury, WA), 7 September 1934.] A poet comes to judgment Dryblower’s candidature (Mr. E. Greenslade Murphy) There is no better known … [Read more...] about A poet comes to judgment: Dryblower’s candidature (Mr. E. Greenslade Murphy) [by E. L. Handcock, 7 September 1934]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: @ graphics added, Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (subject), elections Western Australia, SourceTrove, year1934

Some of Life’s Joys [poem by L. E. Homfray, 31 May 1934]

15 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 31 May 1934.] Some of Life’s Joys. A shower of rain on the sun-scorched land, The roar of surf, as it greets the sand, A joyous song of some sweet-voiced bird, The flutter of … [Read more...] about Some of Life’s Joys [poem by L. E. Homfray, 31 May 1934]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), poem, recommended poetry, SourceTrove, year1934

Riches [poem by L. E. Homfray, 12 April 1934]

15 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 12 April 1934.] Riches. No worldly wealth or fame is mine, Yet at my door Stand Joy and Hope with outstretched hands, I ask no more. Each little sweet-voiced bird that … [Read more...] about Riches [poem by L. E. Homfray, 12 April 1934]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1934

Two Little Hands [poem by L. E. Homfray, 22 March 1934]

15 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 22 March 1934.] Two Little Hands. Two little hands, at break of day, Smooth the lines off my tired face, Two little arms encircle me, Folding me close in Love’s … [Read more...] about Two Little Hands [poem by L. E. Homfray, 22 March 1934]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1934

Henry Kendall: Gosford Associations: The Poet’s Rock [27 March 1934]

13 March 2015 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This article, about Henry Kendall, was published in The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer (Wingham, NSW), 27 March 1934.] Henry Kendall. Gosford associations. The Poet’s Rock. Written for “The Wingham Chronicle.” By “Fitz.” It is one of the … [Read more...] about Henry Kendall: Gosford Associations: The Poet’s Rock [27 March 1934]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Charles Harpur (1813-1868) (subject), Charles Tompson (1807-1883) (subject), Daniel Deniehy (1828-1865) (subject), Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (subject), SourceTrove, year1934

The Gentle Water Bird [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Gentle Water Bird (For Mary Gilmore) In the far days, when every day was long, Fear was upon me and the fear was strong, Ere I had learned the recompense of … [Read more...] about The Gentle Water Bird [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

The Ballad of Remembrance [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Ballad of Remembrance I met a man out Bathurst way in the middle of the year, He had an honest, kindly face and eyes without a fear; A pleasant man to look upon … [Read more...] about The Ballad of Remembrance [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

Song for a Honeymoon [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Song for a Honeymoon The bells have bidden me speak my heart; and the glistening pair I know Have both defied me to fashion a song to quicken them into the glow; Have … [Read more...] about Song for a Honeymoon [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

The Bard and the Lizard [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Bard and the Lizard The lizard leans in to October, He walks on the yellow and green, The world is awake and unsober, It knows where the lovers have been: The … [Read more...] about The Bard and the Lizard [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

The Winter Sundown [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Winter Sundown They falter, they stay not To your eyes and mine, The boatmen in violet On bays of wine. Calm without sorrow, The peace without prayer: All … [Read more...] about The Winter Sundown [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

The Poor, Poor Country [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Poor, Poor Country Oh ’twas a poor country, in Autumn it was bare, The only green was the cutting grass and the sheep found little there. Oh, the thin wheat and … [Read more...] about The Poor, Poor Country [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

The Soldier is Home [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Soldier is Home Weary is he, and sick of the sorrow of war, Hating the shriek of loud music, the beat of the drum; Is this the shadow called glory men sell … [Read more...] about The Soldier is Home [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: anti-war poetry, Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

The Good Season [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Good Season The old mother talks, and her eyes will be dimming and dimming; It is the good season that comes up, and, “Oh!” she will say, “All summer the ducks do … [Read more...] about The Good Season [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

The Whistling Jack [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Whistling Jack Not far above me in the boughs he sat, a solemn thing; On the grey limb in grey he sat, he did not move to sing: He was so dumb, he seemed to see no … [Read more...] about The Whistling Jack [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

The Stolen Lament [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Stolen Lament It has the seal of sorrow; it was born In lamentation where sweet women died And the red smoke came out upon the corn. Leave it in pity — it is … [Read more...] about The Stolen Lament [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

Stephen Foster [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Stephen Foster (Composer of “My Old Kentucky Home”) Who was the man? he was not great or wise, He lived in sore distress, Always he went with pity in the eyes For … [Read more...] about Stephen Foster [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

Native Companions Dancing [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Native Companions Dancing On the blue plains in wintry days These stately birds move in the dance. Keen eyes have they, and quaint old ways On the blue plains in … [Read more...] about Native Companions Dancing [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

To a Lodging-House Canary [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] To a Lodging-House Canary In you are all the good jigs of the Irishman out for a day, Little one! close to the Maker you whistle away. Prisoned, and born in a … [Read more...] about To a Lodging-House Canary [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

The Lad Who Started Out [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Lad Who Started Out October and the shining air put wondrous thoughts in him; And he could fight and climb and ride, and he could shoot and swim: The baby was … [Read more...] about The Lad Who Started Out [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), melancholy poetry, poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

Half a Life Back [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Half a Life Back Half a life back now the faces careworn or sunny, Stare as we knew them, patient with heavy goodbyes; Yet they give still the good warmth and the … [Read more...] about Half a Life Back [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1934

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